Gemsbok
The gemsbok or gemsbuck (Oryx gazella) is an African plains antelope. They are found all over Africa, especially Tanzania, Namibia and South Africa.
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Grouping
Gemsboks live in a herd of 10-40. The herds are usually set up with a dominant male and female as leaders of the herd. The males have striaght pointed horns and have been known to attack and kill lions and other predators by impaling them. The females are the same, but sometimes have curved horns.
Northern and Southern
There are two varieties of gemsbok. A Northern Gemsbuck and a Southern Gemsbok. The northern variety have black fringed ears and live in the more northern parts of Africa. The Southern variety have longer horns and live in the southern parts of Africa.
Gemsbok Media
Portrait in Etosha National Park, Namibia
Oryx gazella 3 - Gemsbok cub
Oryx at Sesriem entrance in Namib Desert
Mother and calf at the Buffalo Zoo
Buck on the Jornada del Muerto trail north of Upham, New Mexico, USA
